Glee Season 4: The New Rachel Promo (Episode 1)

Here's a new promo for the upcoming Glee Season 4 premiere, which is entitled The New Rachel. Not going to lie, I got a bit disappointed as to how the show handled itself the past two seasons, but I'll keep an open mind and so far, the promos are giving me hope. But that's what I said last season, so whatever. Enjoy!

X Factor Philippines: Top 7

This week is very important because it marks the halfway point of the Finals. It’s time for these contestants to take it to another level and prove to us that they have what it takes to win. I fully expect to see that next week, because tonight was a wake-up call for them. Sort of. Haha.

As always, I placed the contestants accordingly, and while the night seemed fairly easy to rank the elimination is once again slightly unpredictable.

Well, let’s get to the rankings!

DISCLAIMER: I am no expert, but this is my opinion - to each his own - and yours will be in the comments below! Haha. 

Movie Review: The Campaign

The Campaign had all the right mix of everything from the amusing and perhaps timely premise to an excellent casting, but somehow, the film felt oddly underwhelming.

Maybe because I was really hoping for some sharp satire on American politics coming out of the film. It started off as if it was going somewhere with a concrete "commentary", but it all felt like there was nothing more meaningful beyond the actual premise. It didn't hurt the film in any way, but it also didn't add anything to make this a cut above the usual comedy flick.

X Factor Philippines: Top 8

So this week's theme was OPM. Let me just go straight to the point and say that while I wasn't really expecting much from this episode, a couple of people did surprise me. To be honest,  I thought KZ was going to win X Factor Philippines in a cakewalk - especially now that AKA JAM got eliminated shockingly early - but someone's giving her a run for her money. Of course, that's subjective, but whatever. 

Anyway, on with the review!

DISCLAIMER: I am no expert, but this is my opinion - to each his own - and yours will be in the comments below! Haha.

Music: Fairytale - Jessica Sanchez

Aside from Joshua Ledet, American Idol Season 11 runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, also debuted a new song, Fairytale, which according to her is a little preview of what's in store for her fans in her upcoming debut album set to be released at the end of the year.

Catchy hook. Radio friendly melody. Age appropriate lyrics. Yes, the song is a bit generic and vocally lightweight, but this should play well with the younger demographic - same demo that made David Archuleta's Crush and Jordin Spark' Tattoo certified hits. So, while I was expecting Jessica's sound to be more Urban with a tinge of pop a la Beyonce or Rihanna and not Carly Rae Jepsen or Selena Gomez, I can somewhat see this as a potential hit for her. I just hope she can have the right mix of Urban and Pop on her upcoming album and they can try to take her in Beyonce's route. Enjoy!

Music: Broken Man - Joshua Ledet

A couple of American Idol Finalist from Season 11 and Haley Reinhart from Season 10 performed the other day at the iHeartRadio Concert in New York and a good number of new alums debuted new song. Joshua Ledet, debuted his new song, Broken Man, which I think will be part of his upcoming album.

While I'm not really a fan of his throwback style and this is definitely not the most current sounding song out there, I have a funny feeling that a certain radio format will eat this up. Joshua, yet again, proves that he can sing the heck out of whatever song he's given and with this arrangement, it gives him more opportunity to showcase his vocal prowess. The delivery is insane and amazingly soulful. I think his fans will love this, but I'm not sure if this will earn him new fans. Enjoy!

Music Video: In & Out - Marcus Canty (ft. Wale)

Look! It's Marcus Canty's new music video for his second single, In & Out. If you don't know him, Marcus is X Factor US 4th placer and now a recording artist under Epic Records.

Now, the music video looks amateurish, but let me say that this single is actually pretty solid. People can trash - and yes, that somehow includes me - this show all they want, but X Factor US for the most part give their alums superior material from Chris Rene to Rachel Crow and to this. Melanie Amaro, the winner, is another topic, but whatever. I personally think that this song eats Stefano Langone's song for breakfast. Haha. Not the type of song you'd normally hear out of a singing show - yes, American Idol and The Voice - and this is as current as it gets. Enjoy!